International Litigation

As part of their international distribution contracts, French and foreign brands face litigation risks that can impact their expansion and profitability. These disputes frequently concern:

• Non-compliance with contractual obligations by a foreign distributor;
• Disagreements over the application of the designated autonomy law to the contract;
• The difficulty of enforcing arbitral awards abroad;
• The protection of the trademark and intangible rights against contractual violations.

Poor anticipation of these disputes can lead to significant financial losses and undermine the international expansion strategy.

Our method for international distribution contract litigation

Gouache Avocats has specialized expertise in international arbitration and litigation management in distribution contracts.

Our approach is based on

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  Rigorous contractual anticipation: from the drafting of the contract, we make sure to provide for appropriate choice of law, jurisdiction and arbitration clauses.

• Support in arbitral proceedings: we work alongside our clients in the resolution of disputes through recognized arbitral institutions (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, etc.).
• Effective coordination of foreign correspondents: for the taking of local security and the enforcement of arbitral awards obtained.
• The protection of brands and intangible assets: we organize the brand protection strategy upstream to anticipate possible conflicts.

Management of an international litigation in the field of distribution

Using Gouache Avocats means benefiting from:

• Optimal legal security of international distribution contracts;
• A suitable strategy for the rapid and effective resolution of disputes;
• Facilitated enforcement of arbitral decisions abroad through our network of local correspondents;
• Preservation of the brand’s strategic and financial assets.

Our lawyers, with significant experience in international litigation, support you in all stages of the management of your disputes in order to guarantee the continuity and profitability of your business.